American-style custom cruisers have a strong appeal for riders across Europe. As well as a low seat height and easy riding style, they come with a rebellious attitude and a style that sets their owners apart from the crowd. In 2010, Honda proudly introduces the Black Spirit, an intense variation on the Shadow Spirit theme with authentic bobber styling and a pure, minimalistic spirit. Riding the Shadow 750 Black Spirit is a stirring experience, and its aggressive attitude and streetwise confidence create its own authority on the street.

The Shadow 750 oozes timeless American cruiser style from every curve of its classic long-and-low profile and every glint of its gorgeously polished chrome accents. Its elegant bullet-shaped headlight provides a strong point of focus, underlined by impressive chrome-wrapped front fork covers, gleaming wire-spoke wheels and fat tyres. Its rumbling V-twin engine and large dual shotgun mufflers offer pulsating power, strong acceleration and a soothing sound for a deeply enjoyable ride sensation. The Shadow 750 now comes with a new, confidence-inspiring Combined ABS that complements its low seat and laid-back riding position and enhances the feeling of easy confidence and control. With a generous tank and great fuel efficiency the Shadow 750 is one of the easiest, most enjoyable and most economical ways to get out on the open road and stay there.

Choppers have existed on the fringes of the motorcycling scene for decades. They are built and owned by a diverse mix of riders who are united by a passion for the machine itself and the emotions aroused by owning and riding it. Like other genres of motorcycle, choppers have evolved over the years. Early, often crude home-built efforts have inspired ever greater innovation and true choppers are now something of an art form with highly desirable looks and attitude. The Honda VT1300CX is a true original in the genre – a radical concept offered in a unique package that’s accessible to nearly every rider. The VT1300CX is visually daring and great fun to ride, with a feel and sound that place the rider squarely in the chopper domain. It also delivers the same functionality, quality and reliability you would expect from a Honda, and at an affordable price.

All-new in 2008, the radical DN-01 is forging new directions in motorcycling, matching outrageous cruiser styling with the most advanced fully automatic transmission ever developed for a two-wheeled vehicle, the Human-Friendly Transmission. Combining all the power and thrills of the compact, liquid-cooled fuel-injected 680 cm³ V-twin engine, the HFT delivers an ease of operation that befits the bike?s overall air of laid-back freedom to explore. A wide, low, comfortable seat (with spacious pillion accommodation) back-swept bars and wide footboards accentuate the relaxed riding position and touring capabilities. Weight is precisely distributed for unprecedented stability, especially at high speeds, while the geometry is tailor-made for pleasurable, responsive handling. Add Monoshock Pro-Arm rear suspension and impeccable braking, and you have a cool, confident control that gives an unmatchable sensation of oneness with your bike.